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Motherhood Comes Naturally Giveaway: Winners Announced!
Get Pregnant FastHello, friends! I’m excited to share that the giveaway for Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies) has officially closed. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, and a big congratulations to our lucky winners: Emily B.,…
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Mom Shoplifts Birthday Cake Ingredients; Officer Responds with Kindness
Get Pregnant FastSometimes, life throws challenges our way, and a helping hand can make all the difference. Such was the case for a mother in New Hampshire, whose story has touched many hearts. Officer Jake Thompson, a seasoned 20-year veteran…
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Old Navy Mannequins: The Unspoken Truth
Get Pregnant FastLet’s talk about something we all encounter but rarely discuss: mannequins. You know, those lifeless figures that stand in store windows, showcasing the latest fashions? They can sometimes feel like the epitome of unrealistic beauty standards, particularly when…
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Apologies for the Inconvenience
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The Ineffectiveness of Fat-Shaming
Get Pregnant FastFat-shaming has become an all-too-common practice in recent discussions about body image. For those unfamiliar, fat-shaming involves criticizing or mocking individuals for their weight. Recently, there’s been a surge of debate about whether this approach yields any positive…
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10 Infamous Moms to Remember When You’re Frustrated with Your Own
Get Pregnant FastWhen parenting gets tough and you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s easy to let frustration take over. But remember, there are fictional moms out there whose actions make ours look positively saintly. Here is a list of ten notorious mothers…
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Heartfelt Tribute to a Nurse: ‘My Wife Is a Hero’
Get Pregnant FastIn a touching moment that resonated with many, an Alabama husband recently shared a tribute to his wife that quickly captured the attention of social media. The heartfelt post came after he caught a glimpse of his wife…
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When a Mother Craves Nurturing
Get Pregnant FastAbout six months after I weaned my first child, I experienced a panic attack—on an airplane, with my son sleeping soundly in my arms. I vividly remember glancing at my partner, eyes wide with fear, as my heart…
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The Demands of Motherhood: A Journey of Sacrifice and Reward
Get Pregnant FastBringing our little one home from the hospital is a moment forever etched in my memory. Like many first-time mothers, I had devoured books and envisioned what motherhood would be like. Yet, nothing could truly prepare me for…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…